Tag: tennis

Inside Saudi Arabia’s $1billion sales pitch: Plan for Princess Reema call with top female players

For more than a year, the leaders of tennis have been trying to gauge just how serious Saudi Arabia is about getting involved with...

Memorabilia notebook: Alexis Ohanian’s Serena Williams card collection, Jason Kelce’s Funko Pop! and more

A lot — a LOT — has been happening in the world of collecting the past couple weeks; so much, in fact, that it...

Djokovic, Nadal and Alcaraz heading to Saudi Arabia for ‘6 Kings Slam’ exhibition

Another day, another incursion by Saudi Arabia into major professional sports.The country’s General Entertainment Authority announced on Monday that a tennis event it is...

Saudi Arabia deal close to host WTA Finals — and other tennis events may follow

Barring another last-minute pivot, the women’s professional tennis tour is preparing to announce that the season-ending WTA Tour Finals will take place in Saudi...

Saudi Arabia’s takeover of world sport: Football, golf, boxing and now tennis?

Saudi Arabia is attempting to rebuild its image and prepare for a world without oil — and sport is a key part of its...

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